HOWDEN: Lloyd
After a 15 month courageous battle with cancer the family is very saddened to announce that Mr. Lloyd Dwayne Howden, 67 years, of Saskatoon, formerly of Humboldt and Lanigan passed away at Royal University Hospital on Monday, August 5, 2013. Lloyd was born on June 15, 1946 to David and Mary Ann (nee Williamson) Howden at Swift Current. Lloyd obtained all of his elementary education in the Catholic School System and graduated grade 12 from Swift Current Collegiate. Immediately following graduation Lloyd began employment at Revelstoke and worked there until the age of 22. On November 4, 1968 Lloyd spread his wings and ventured off to Lanigan, SK where he began employment at PCS Lanigan. He married Rose Marie Bartley in April of 1969 in Swift Current. Together they were blessed with two children and continued to live in Lanigan. Christina and her mom were very active with 4H and the local horse club that Lloyd would support in any way needed. When not helping them he was busy with Jason and his sports. Lloyd was always active in his children's lives. As a family they enjoyed many fishing and camping trips. Every summer they would be gone usually to Waskesiu Lake. Grandma Bartley was always a part of these adventures. As a family they were very closely bonded with Francis and Sharon Washkowsky and their daughters whom he treated as his own. The two families spent many memorable trips together, one in particular when the eight of them loaded up in a van in the cold winter and headed out to Disneyland. Francis and Lloyd were best of friends. Unfortunately after a two year courageous battle with cancer, Rose passed away in 1989. Grandma Bartley stepped in and helped Lloyd. In 1992 Lloyd met his confidante and companion Janice. They were married in 1994 and he accepted Janice's children as his own. Lloyd and Janice worked with the Lanigan Ambulance as First Responders. Lloyd was also active on the Ambulance Board. In 2000, Lloyd retired from PCS after a 33 year career where he was a supervisor for 26 years. He was very proud of many accomplishments especially being part of the team that won the Saskatchewan Provincial Award in Mine Rescue competition. Retirement took Lloyd and Janice to Barrier Lake where they resided for 5 years. Somehow retirement never really happened as they became involved with both the Archerwill and Barrier Lake First Responders. In his "spare" time Lloyd loved to fish and spend time in his wood-working shop. Every family member has been privileged to have a piece of his creations from mirrors to spice racks. In June of 2000 Lloyd became involved with the Saskatchewan SPCA first as an Animal Protection Officer and then as Manager of Investigative Services. Lloyd also served as the Saskatchewan representative for the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies where he had the opportunity to travel nationally as an advocate as part of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee. Lloyd and Janice later moved to Humboldt. It was there that he began employment as an RCMP Commissionaire. Lloyd was very proud of his unique yard that he and Janice designed at their home on 21st Street, which was part of the Humboldt Garden Tour. Lloyd and Janice shared many wonderful trips. It was amazing to see the Prairie boy expand his love of the sun and water through these vacations. Their last trip was in July where he was able to see his grandson Clayton graduate and then visited his sister in BC. Lloyd was able to pack a lot of living in his short 67 years of life and loved every minute of his life. Lloyd will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 19 years, Janice Howden of Saskatoon, their Tibetan Terrier, Rahj; and his blended family of five children and five grandchildren: Christina (Lorne) Schlosser of Lloyminster, SK and sons Clayton and Dawson; Jason Howden of Wynyard and daughters Maegen and Allison; Eryn Keen (Maria Thornton) of Red Deer, AB; Jon Keen (Stacy Gyger) of Kamloops, BC; and Nancy McCubbing (Brad Steele) and daughter Tianna of Spruce Grove, AB; his mother Mary Ann Howden of Swift Current; three sisters and two brothers: Rita (Ron) Toth of Airdrie, AB, Gloria (Don) Dreher of Kamloops, BC, Ron (Lynne) Howden of Swift Current, Doug (Karen) Howden and Bonnie (Paul) Staats all of Regina. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Rose Howden (1989); father David Howden; and mother-in-law Jeanne Bartley. A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Augustine R.C. Church in Humboldt, celebrated by Fr. Greg Roth. Interment followed at Lanigan Public Cemetery. Memorial Donations in Lloyd's memory may be directed to Saskatchewan SPCA. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME Humboldt.
